In November 2018 German chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron of France announced that they would support the creation of a European army. Ms. Merkel said that the EU should rely less on the U.S. for military support and that “Europeans should take our fate more into our own hands if we want to survive as a European community.” Ms. Merkley said the army would not oppose NATO. President Marcon said the army is needed to protect the EU against China, Russia and the United States. Proponents argue that the EU lacks a united defence force to handle sudden conflicts outside of NATO. Opponents question how the army would fund itself since many EU countries spend less than 2% of their GDP on defence.
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51% No |
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Unique answers from Sweden users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9K3983Q2mos2MO
Our continent has decreased significantly in its importance, especially the Northern and Western parts. It would be great if we could raise armies to end the war in Ukraine, but that would be asking too much of the European Union and NATO. Realistically I see Western and Northern Europe retreating.
@98GH5351yr1Y
No, we already have large army by federation.
@8Z84D3B2yrs2Y
Yes but only to use for emergencies
@8YXSHZZ2yrs2Y
As I want to leave the union, it doesn't matter.
@8S9337C3yrs3Y
Yes, but an army that is only gathered in case of emergency
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